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Arkansas authorities capture escaped inmate with active warrant for murder

Authorities confirmed that Wuanya Smith, a Saline County escapee who had an active warrant out for murder, has been captured.

SALINE COUNTY, Ark. — Update: According to US Marshals, Wuanya Smith, a Saline County escapee who had an active warrant out for murder, has been captured. There is no other information at this time.

An inmate is now wanted after making an escape from the Saline County Detention Center on Sunday morning. 

According to reports, Wuanya Smith was being held on an active warrant for murder from the state of Nebraska. 

He is described to be about 5'8" and has a tattoo on his neck that says "Death before Dishonor" and was last seen wearing white tennis shoes, detention-issued black and white striped pants, and no shirt.

‼️UPDATE‼️ Wuanya Smith has been arrested. A formal press release will be sent out this afternoon.

Posted by Saline County Arkansas Sheriff's Office on Monday, September 12, 2022

Reports also stated that Smith was headed north, and would have wounds on his body from climbing a barbed wire fence. 

Various agencies are actively looking for Smith, including the Saline County Sheriff's Office, Arkansas State Police, Benton Police, Bryant Police, and the Arkansas Department of Corrections. 

Smith is considered to be dangerous, and if seen, authorities urge the public to not make contact and call 911 immediately.

 More information will be released as this situation develops. 

Credit: Saline County Sheriff's Office

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